ACADEMY 2023 NEW ORLEANS
October 11-14, 2023
Thank You for Attending Academy 2023 New Orleans!
2023 CE Certificates Now Available
We are pleased to share that your Academy 2023 New Orleans CE Certificate is now available to download. Please use the steps below to access your certificate.
Download Your CE Certificate
- Click the button below and log in using the same username and password you used to register for the meeting.
- If you have forgotten your password, follow the “Forgot Password?” link to have it emailed to you.
- From the Personal Snapshot Page select “My CE Certificates” from the menu.
- On the CE certificate page, select “View Certificate” under 2023 Annual Meeting. You can print the pdf file from your browser print functionality.
How To Dispute CE
If there are any issues with your certificate, such as missing credits, an extra course, etc., please complete the following form. Allow five (5) business days for a response. Your credits will also be submitted directly in the next two weeks to ARBO if you have an OE Tracker number (ARBO) on your record, as well as Florida CE Broker.
To access the CE Dispute Form, click below.
Students/Student Fellowship CE Dispute
Students, if you are submitting your CE certificate for the Student Fellowship program and you are missing courses, please first complete the CE dispute form above.
Be sure to submit your current CE certificate as is in the Student Fellowship portal by the program deadline of Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET.
All disputes will be evaluated when the Student Fellowship review process begins the following week.
To access the Student Fellowship portal to complete all requirements and upload your CE Certificate, please use the button below.
CEE Testing
If you attended one of our CEE/TQ courses, you must complete the CEE testing by May 20, 2024, to receive CEE/TQ credit. Each exam fee is $25.
To access instructions and pay the testing fee, click below.
Update your Profile and/or Join a Section or SIG
- Select “Edit My Profile” and select Save after making changes
- To join the Section or SIGs Select “My Communication Preferences” and scroll down to the Section & SIG area to select those you are interested in. Select “Update Communication Preferences” to save.
In observance of the holidays, the Academy office will be closed on:
November 10, 2023
November 23-24, 2023
CE Dispute responses will be delayed during this time.
We appreciate your patience and wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!
Registration
Registration Rates
Member
- Early Bird (April 24 – August 11):
- Fellows/Candidates: $550
- Honorary Emeritus: $110
- Students/Residents: $75
- Regular (August 12 – October 7):
- Fellows/Candidates: $650
- Honorary Emeritus: $110
- Students: $75
- Residents: $100
- On-Site (October 8 – 15):
- Fellows/Candidates: $725
- Honorary Emeritus: $110
- Students/Residents: $125
Non-Member
- Early Bird (April 24 – August 11):
- Optometrists/Vision Scientists: $850
- Students/Residents: $125
- Regular (August 12 – October 7):
- Optometrists/Vision Scientists: $950
- Students/Residents: $150
- On-Site (October 8 – 15):
- Optometrists/Vision Scientists: $1,025
- Students/Residents: $175
One-Day Only
- Early Bird (April 24 – August 11):
- Members: $310
- Non-Members: $410
- Regular (August 12 – October 7):
- Members: $335
- Non-Members: $435
- On-Site (October 8 – 15):
- Members: $435
- Non-Members: $535
Exhibit Hall Pass
- Early Bird (April 24 – August 11):
- 1-Day: $35
- 3-Day: $100
- Regular (August 12 – October 7):
- 1-Day: $85
- 3-Day: $150
- On-Site (October 8 – 15):
- 1-Day: $85
- 3-Day: $150
Guest Pass
$150*
*includes access to social events and the exhibit hall. No CE/education access permitted with this registration type.
International Attendees
In August 2023, the Academy Board of Directors approved a reduction in Full Registration prices for international attendees who reside in a country that falls on the World Bank’s low income and lower-middle income economies. The Academy utilizes the following list to determine which countries fall under these categories: View List
For those residing in countries in the low-income list, the fees have been reduced by 90% to:
- Members: $65
- Non-members: $85
For those residing in countries on the lower-middle income list, the fees have been reduced by 75% to:
- Members: $162.50
- Non-members: $237.50
For assistance taking advantage of this reduced pricing, please ensure your Academy account accurately reflects your current mailing address/country of residence. Then contact registration@aaoptom.org for a coupon code to adjust your pricing.
Registration Rates Include
- CE session access excluding:
- Workshops: 2 hour: $100, 3 hour: $150
- ACE courses: $25
- Leadership Academy: Year-round program: $195. Application required.
- Exhibit Hall access
- Social and special events. Drink tickets and heavy appetizers will be provided. All of this is included in the cost of registration.
- CE certificate shortly after the completion of Academy 2023 New Orleans.
On-Site Registration
Registration central is located in the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Below are the registration desk hours. *Hours subject to change.
- Tuesday, October 10th: 1 – 5 PM
- Wednesday, October 11th: 7 AM – 6 PM
- Thursday, October 12: 7 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday, October 13: 7 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday, October 14th: 7 AM – 5:30 PM
Cancellation Policy
Requests for meeting refunds, which include registration fees, workshops, leadership courses, and banquet tickets, must be received in writing at the Academy office before August 10, 2023, at which time a full refund less $25 will be administered.
Written requests received on or after August 11, 2023 and not later than September 30, 2023 will be assessed an administrative charge of 25% of the total fees. No refunds will be given to requests received after October 1, 2023.
Visa Information
Most international attendees visiting the United States will need to apply for a visa through the U.S. Department of State.
Visa applications are now subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. The visa application process can take several weeks.
Please note the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) for travel to and from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda.
It is important to thoroughly review all information on the specific Embassy’s Consular Section website for local procedures and instructions on making an interview appointment, paying fees and checking on the status of your visa application. Find the consulate for your country by selecting the associated region.
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less, when they meet all requirements explained below. Travelers must be eligible to use the VWP and have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel.
The Visa invitation letters are issued to registered attendees only. Please fill out the Visa Invitation Letter Form after completing your meeting registration.
Future Academy Meetings
Academy 2024 Indianapolis
November 6-9, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana
Academy 2025 Boston
October 8-11, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
Academy 2026 San Diego
November 11-14, 2026
San Diego, California
Academy 2027 San Antonio
November 10-13, 2027
San Antonio, Texas
Academy 2028 Nashville
November 8-11, 2028
Nashville, Tennessee
Academy 2029 Seattle
October 10-13, 2029
Seattle, Washington
Academy 2030 Orlando
November 6-9, 2030
Orlando, Florida
